Human trafficking gudiyas

Culture Machine’s digital channel ‘Blush’, has released a documentary titled ‘Gudiya’, which highlights the sensitive issue of human trafficking and sexual slavery in the city of Banaras. The documentary showcases stories of three women rescued by NGO Guria Sansthan run by husband – wife duo, Ajeet and Manju. The couple also throws light on the nexus between the government, police and pimps in the flesh trade.

The episode shows how Banaras is starting to become increasingly dangerous for women and young girls alike as they are sold in open markets to government officials and police themselves in addition to the public. Talking about Guriya Sansthan’s efforts, Culture Machine said in a statement, “Human trafficking is one of the most unfortunate and cruel situations plaguing our world.

Women are subjected to the most inhuman forms of torture and behavior and our society isn’t always ready to assimilate former victims into the real world but Guria Sansthan is making this happen. Not only are they taking on the power houses but are also giving these women and young girls hope for a better future and are assisting them in overcoming their past.

We salute their efforts and hope that we can help their cause by creating awareness through this film. As Manju rightly says the followers play a huge role in a war.” Despite the danger involved in their profession from taking on the big nexus, Ajeet and Manju continue to pursue their rescue missions and want every woman and girl to be safe.